The Forge: Episode 26 with Dave Gray and Troy Stein

The Forge, as a show concept, has been about trying and experimenting, even if it was minor changes and adjustments. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't... but we always hope to try new things. This month is no exception, the good news is that regardless of the changes, we're working to bring you great information that helps you to become a better communicator, screencaster, and visual thinker. Here's today's show: Don't have time for the entire show: Watch this 1 minute 37 second overview: Continue reading

Talking visual communication with Dan Roam, Episode 25 of the Forge

We spoke with Dan Roam, author of Back of the Napkin and Blah, Blah, Blah. Dan talked about using visuals and creating a visual language to engage your audience. Here's the recorded video of today's episode or watch on YouTube. See Dan's presentation about health care here. You should also check out the Napkin Academy for more about visual communication and Dan Roam's methods. Conan Heiselt's zooming video is not only a great explanation about zooming, but is also a great example of visuals Continue reading

The Forge with special guest Dan Roam

I'm not going to pull any punches, I am super excited about the next episode of the Forge. Over the last few years I have worked hard to integrate more visuals into all of my work. I have practiced and read books, I've even presented at a conference or two. I've still have a lot to learn, and think everyone can benefit from becoming more visual. Click here for live stream at 2pm ETThat's why I am so excited that Dan Roam is joining us on January 17, 2012 Live on the Forge. (add to your calendar Continue reading

[UPDATED with winners list] Join us live at 2pm – ScreenChamp Awards show

UPDATED 5:20pm ET - View the recording of The Forge below. Can't see the embedded video? Watch it on YouTube. ScreenChamp Award 2012 Winners! Best in Show: Vesone Dean, What is SignUp?  EDU category: Valerie Pennington, Anatomical Terms of Direction and Planes of Section Sales & Marketing category: Nino Paglia, Mantic - RealeFlow Tutorial & Training category: Ron Hogue, Top Five-ish Screencast Tips Wildcard category: Mel Aclaro, Best Screen Capture Software Series Continue reading

Meet the judges for the Screencast Awards

December 13 on the Forge we're going to be diving into the ScreenChamp Awards and revealing the winners! The show goes live at 2PM EST here (add to your calendar ). If you can't make it, don't worry, we'll be posting the recording on our blog and on our YouTube Channel. Click here to view the live stream at 2pm ET   ScreenChamp Judges Helping us out this year are 3 fantastic judges. They are reviewing each of the finalist videos, and helping us pick the winners. Let's meet the judges: Rushton Continue reading

The Forge Episode 23: “Education here, Education there, Education Everywhere”

Another month has come and gone, and we've finished another episode of the Forge. Check out James Gill (@jagill), Coach's Eye, and how TechSmith tools are helping educators solve some of their problems in and out of the classroom. Can't see the video? Watch it on YouTube! Here's what happened on the Forge James Gill is a Education Technology Coordinator just outside of Vancouver Canada at the 3rd largest school district in British Columbia. He and other teacher technical coordinator support Continue reading

All about Education: November 8 Episode of the Forge

As we prepare each episode of the Forge we kick around a lot of ideas. For the month of November we decided we wanted to focus on education. There are so many opportunities to use visuals, screenshots, and screencasts in the education fields. Our next episode is Thursday, November 8th at 2PM EDT. Need a reminder, add it to your calendar: http://bit.ly/forge_23 Click here for the live stream at 2pm! Coming this Episode... We're talking with James Gill (@jagill). James is an educator in Vancouver Continue reading